articleNew generation of electric trucks launched by Linde
Linde Material Handling has launched a new generation of electric forklift trucks with its E12 to E20 EVO series.
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articleControlling complex operations
Interface Manager drives volumes of over 6,000 units per hour 24/7 for retailers and can be interrogated at any time for a real time status report on outbound operations.
articleWarehouse efficiency
Independent retailer of solid hardwood furniture, Oak Furniture Land, has experienced a 10% improvement in its warehouse management productivity, since introducing a new high-tech system across the business.
articleSpecialist retailer beefs up warehouse ops
Multi-channel specialist retailer Direct Golf UK is to invest in new storage and distribution systems.
articleHigh pick location density
BITO Storage Systems has launched a new shelving system called Smart Slide. The shelving’s simple but effective sliding design presents a large number of products at the pick face within a minimal footprint, provides the flexibility to change pick slot sizes to meet changing needs and adheres to insurers’ requirements for fire regulations.
articleDematic awarded major order by ASOS
ASOS prepares for international growth push by investing in an automated sortation and storage solution from systems integrator Dematic.
articleTwin Push Tray sorter released
Dutch sorting machine manufacturer EuroSort has followed the release of its single push tray sorter with a newly developed Twin Push Tray sorter.
articleBetter item sequencing
Automated warehouse solution provider TGW Logistics has installed a ‘DropBox’ picking solution for international fashion brand, Esprit.
articleThe store replenishment challenge
French fashion and home furnishings retailer, Eurodif, has addressed the challenges of mixing ‘single piece’ replenishment for stores with ‘full carton’ deliveries by bringing two types of sortation technology together in one integrated system.
articleMulti-channel solution
Leading-edge storage, picking and sortation technology has been combined by KNAPP into a stylish automated solution for the French clothing retailer, Celio.
articleCML seeks eCommerce business
Fashion-focused 3PL Core Management Logistics (CML) is seeking more eCommerce business in the coming years. HSS Editor Simon Duddy visited CML’s Magna Park facility to hear the inside story.
articleSupply chain investment to drive further growth for ASOS?
ASOS has recently seen profits and share price fall due to increased investment, primarily in the supply chain. But will this investment pay off in the long run, asks HSS Editor Simon Duddy.
articleSainsbury’s to use Schaefer for NDC fit-out
SSI Schaefer has signed a contract to deliver a new national distribution centre for leading retailer, Sainsbury’s.
articleCosy fit for JDA and Red Prairie
The merger of Red Prairie and JDA Software has created a wide-ranging IT offering for retail (and other) clients. HSS editor Simon Duddy talks to JDA group vice president Andrew Kirkwood about how the combined company can help retailers with the Omni-channel challenge.
articlePopular retail choice
Telescopic conveyors are an increasingly popular choice for retail applications handling impressive throughputs, but thought must also be given to minimising downtime, says Sovex.
productMothercare pilots trailer security
Mothercare has installed a pilot of the new SecureSeal Logger system on its trailer fleet.
blogOmni-channel rising but price still king
HSS Editor Simon Duddy argues that it is price that will determine the future of online retailing, not convenience or service.
newsDebenhams targets logistics to address profit slide
The High Street retailer is struggling with the advent of online sales and part of its catch up plan involves increased used of Click & Collect and investment in automated packing equipment in its DC for tackling online orders.
productPicking in 3D
Cimcorp demonstrated its gantry robot technology at CeMAT, which has applications within car tyre factories, postal sorting centres, food retail and e-commerce.
newsMorrisons to open third primary consolidation centre
Morrisons will open a third primary consolidation centre in Q2 2014 in partnership with Bibby Distribution.
